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Columbia MFA in Film
Good! I felt like there was more leeway with...
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- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Applications Submitted
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 9, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 3, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 17, 2026
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USC Update for Film and tel MFA
Had my first interview. I think it went very well but very very nervous. I don't know how to wait and hear back. But I heard that having an interview is good?
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Applications Submitted
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 23, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 24, 2026
Applied
Film and Television MFA
Had my first interview. I think it went very well but very very nervous. I don't know how to wait and hear back. But I heard that having an interview is good?
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Applications Submitted
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 23, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 24, 2026
Admitted (After Interview)
DePaul Screenwriting MFA
Pretty easy and straight forward application...
- Film Program & Degree
- DePaul - Screenwriting MFA
- Applications Submitted
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 30, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 16, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 21, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 11, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Admitted (After Interview)
DePaul Screenwriting Fall 2026
My first time applying was surprised I got accepted in so excited I’m transitioning from acting to screenwriting.
- Film Program & Degree
- DePaul - Screenwriting MFA
- Applications Submitted
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 17, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 16, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 28, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 11, 2026
Latest Film School Reviews
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Emerson College - School of Film, Television, and Media Arts
Good, but hoped for moreIt's been ten years since I graduated from Emerson College, but overall it was a good experience. I was a transfer, so most things I disliked came from that (living off campus and struggling to meet people). The biggest pros of Emerson are its student orgs and its post grad network. Student orgs... -
Sacred Heart University - School of Communication, Media & the Arts
MehSome non religious folks like myself find themselves on the fence about attending a religious college. I found one artist in res/teacher to be particularly problematic. She'd present pseudoscience as science fact. I just don't think this is appropriate at a university. You might also have a... -
Syracuse University
Beautiful campus and some great professors.Syracuse has a beautiful campus and great atmosphere. Also, the alumni & professor connection is great. Just the fact I graduated Syracuse has gotten me my first job, first feature as a DP, and many other career opportunities. -
Prague Film School
Prague Film School ReviewI attended PFS in the fall of 2025 and had an incredible experience. The knowledge, friendships, and experiences I gained during my time there were invaluable and gave me more confidence in entering the industry. PFS offers two intensive, hands-on programs: Acting for Film (ideal for students... -
Write & Direct
Just try itIt is extremely high value for the money, especially compared to film school. YMMV, but IMO the money you would spend on film school is better spent on making films to build your skills and portfolio. This curriculum tells you exactly how to do that. The school asks you to invest in equipment...
Film School Admissions Department Interviews
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How to Get Into AFI Conservatory: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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Ask anyone about where to go to film school, and you’re bound to hear the American Film Institute Conservatory. First established in 1967, AFI is... -
How to Get an Offer of Study From London Film School (LFS): Tips From the Admissions, Recruitment, Marketing and Workshops Teams (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 10 min read
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As the first international film school in the UK, the London Film School is a leader in educating film students on classic and emerging filmmaking... -
How to Get Into Stony Brook University: Exclusive Advice From the MFA Program Directors (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 15 min read
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Stony Brook University is the hidden gem of East Coast film and TV programs. Featuring award-winning faculty and guest lecturers, the school... -
How to Get Into Loyola Marymount School of Film and Television: Tips from Admissions (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 12 min read
- Views: 282
Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film and Television offers more than cutting-edge resources, award-winning faculty and panoramic views —... -
How to get into Chapman's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts: Tips from the Department of Admissions (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 17 min read
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Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts offers top-notch filmmaking courses in a welcoming and close-knit environment. Notable... -
Inside UCLA TFT’s Professional Programs: A Conversation with Director Brian Patrick Fagan (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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- 8 min read
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UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television's Professional Programs provide an intensive, career-driven education in half the time as a...
Film Student Interviews
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Q& A With Danni (aka IndecisiveElle), Chapman Directing MFA Student
- Chris W
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“Film School is still Graduate School... you're still getting a master's and there's still traditional work that has to be done. And a lot of... -
Zeno (Columbia University MFA '24) on Inspired Storytelling and Unlocking Networking Opportunities (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies from UC Santa Barbara in 2003, @Zeno undertook various projects in the industry that paved the... -
Being Creative in Stillness: A Conversation With Nolan Lampson, Writing for Film & Television Freshman at USC
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 6 min read
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Nolan Lampson (Filmschool.org Member @kukichiyo3) sits in his dorm with his roommate, who is folding laundry and listening to music with AirPods... -
NYU Student's Key to Success: High School
- Eric Villa (Stuudeo.com)
- 2 min read
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This article was initially released to subscribers at Stuudeo.com. Subscribe to Stuudeo for weekly stories on filmmakers and practical insights on... -
UCLA TFT Producers Program, Demystified: Spotlight on Keenan Kunst, Graduate Student
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 7 min read
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Keenan Kunst (FilmSchool.org user @KeenanDK) sits behind a cluster of canyons and valleys. His Zoom background reflects his longtime passion for... -
Q & A With Kendra Daniels, a Michener Screenwriting Fellow
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 7 min read
- Views: 8K
- Reaction score: 3
For more than 25 years, the Michener Center for Writers has attracted top talent for its selectivity — only two screenwriters are admitted per...
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Wrapped my third semester and started my fourth at Stony Brook
- briolson
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Favorite Class: Producing with Summer Shelton Summer is a working professional who taught the basics of line producing. We used Movie Magic... -
My Second Year at Stony Brook
- briolson
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I'm checking into FilmSchool.org during one of my very few nights off. I'm streaming THE WRONG PARIS on Netflix and it's hitting all it's Netflix... -
That’s a wrap on my first year of graduate film school at Stony Brook.
- briolson
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Last night, our class screened our rough cuts for our Production 1 films. We had snacks and cheered and some people had to rush off to help a... -
Half way through my second semester at Stony Brook MFA program...
- briolson
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Spring Break has finally arrived and it's time to exhale a bit. This semester I had one day where I completely could not do anything productive... -
Will I be able to keep my 4.0 GPA this semester?
- briolson
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My therapist today told me I was exhibiting signs of burn out. Chiefly, lack of motivation to finalize my edit for the short film TASTE that I... -
My first semester at Stony Brook / Killer Films' MFA program in NYC
- briolson
- 3 min read
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- Film School
I've been chronicling my MFA in Film journey by posting weekly updates on Facebook. (Yes, people still use Facebook) In the process, it was...
Latest Scholarships
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Write & Direct Online Film School
Once a month a full 12-month access scholarship is awarded to a filmmaker who best fits the Write & Direct training.- Deadline
- Jul 11, 2025
- Award Type
- Full Tuition
- Academic Requirements
- No Requirement
- Academic Specialization
- No specialization required
- Citizenship Requirements
- US Citizen
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- Regional Requirements
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Stony Brook University (SUNY) - Partial and full ride scholarships
Full and partial scholarships for strong portfolios submitted by domestic and international Filmmakers and TV Writers- Deadline
- Jan 15, 2025
- Award Type
- Full Tuition
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $46200
- Academic Requirements
- Attending a Graduate Program
- Min 3.0 GPA
- Other (Please Add)
- Academic Specialization
- Advertising
- Communications
- Creative Writing
- Digital Media
- Film
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Photography
- Radio
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- Citizenship Requirements
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- Application Requirements
- College Transcript
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- Letter(s) of Recommendation
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- Screenplay
- Video Submission
- MagdaleneB
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 81
- Views: 2K
- Reaction score: 1
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Columbia College Chicago Excellence in Film and Television Scholarship
Columbia College Chicago is one of the top film schools in the Midwestern US. Its Excellence in Film and Television Scholarship was established to...- Deadline
- Mar 1, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $2500
- Academic Requirements
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Academic Specialization
- Film
- Television
- Citizenship Requirements
- None
- Regional Requirements
- Illinois
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- Demonstrated Financial Need
- Application Requirements
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- Alexa P.
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 53
- Views: 2K
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Richard Holland Memorial Scholarship
The Richard Holland Memorial Scholarship was established to remember the life and legacy of a great man, friend, son, and brother. Richard was...- Deadline
- Mar 15, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $2500
- Academic Requirements
- High School Senior
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Min 3.0 GPA
- Other (Please Add)
- Academic Specialization
- No specialization required
- Citizenship Requirements
- None
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- No Requirement
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
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- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- Demonstrated Financial Need
- Application Requirements
- HS Transcript
- Essay(s)
- Resume
- Video Submission
- Alexa P.
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 109
- Views: 3K
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Greater Than Gatsby Scholarship
Established by Greater Than Gatsby as part of a new initiative to establish a channel of support for the next generation, the Greater Than Gatsby...- Deadline
- May 1, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $1000
- Academic Requirements
- High School Senior
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Attending a Graduate Program
- Other (Please Add)
- Academic Specialization
- Communications
- Computer Animation
- Creative Writing
- Digital Media
- English
- Film
- Illustration
- Journalism
- Motion Design
- Photography
- Photojournalism
- Screenwriting
- Theater
- TV Journalism
- Television
- Visual Arts
- Regional Requirements
- No Requirement
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- No Requirement
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- Essay(s)
- Portfolio
- Alexa P.
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 154
- Views: 2K
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- AFI Conservatory - American Film Institute
- USC - Film and Television Production (MFA)
- Columbia University - Screenwriting/Directing (M.F.A.)
- NYU - Tisch Film and Television (M.F.A.)
Latest Film School Reviews
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Emerson College - School of Film, Television, and Media ArtsGood, but hoped for moreIt's been ten years since I graduated from Emerson College, but overall it was a good experience. I was a transfer, so most things I disliked came...- MatthewCG
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Sacred Heart University - School of Communication, Media & the ArtsMehSome non religious folks like myself find themselves on the fence about attending a religious college. I found one artist in res/teacher to be...
- Anonymous
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Syracuse UniversityBeautiful campus and some great professors.Syracuse has a beautiful campus and great atmosphere. Also, the alumni & professor connection is great. Just the fact I graduated Syracuse has...
- Anonymous
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Prague Film SchoolPrague Film School ReviewI attended PFS in the fall of 2025 and had an incredible experience. The knowledge, friendships, and experiences I gained during my time there...- sashamayf
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Write & DirectJust try itIt is extremely high value for the money, especially compared to film school. YMMV, but IMO the money you would spend on film school is better...
- Brendon V
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